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German journalist and vocal Israel critic revealed to have lied about being Jewish

For years, German journalist Fabian Wolf presented himself publicly as a Jew while consistently expressing harsh criticism toward Israel and passionately supporting the BDS movement; However, he has now revealed the truth that has stirred the Jewish community in the country, he’s not Jewish at all

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.20.23

כומר גרמני התבקש להסיר את הצלב שלו בזמן ביקור בכותל

German abbot told to remove cross on visit to the Western Wall

Footage shows clergyman protesting as he is told religious symbol ‘inappropriate’; site management issues apology, adds visitor was not denied access

Itamar Eichner | 07.19.23

Minister slams German government for publicly funded 'antisemitic' event

Einstein Foundation supported by federal funds hosts conference on book comparing the Holocaust to the Palestinian Nakba; Minister calls on Berlin to withhold funds and take action against similar events

Itamar Eichner | 07.19.23

Archival: Jewish cemetery vandalized in France, 2015

Jewish cemetery vandalized in Poland, tombstones defaced

Some headstones in Jewish cemetery in Katowice suffer irreversible damage; culprits caught on security cameras, complaint filed with local police

Itamar Eichner | 07.18.23

Jewish comedian Roseanne Barr says Zelensky not a 'good' Jew

Talking with British show host Piers Morgan, Roseanne Barr makes controversial remark more than a week after she claimed 'nobody died' in the Holocaust

Ynetnews | 07.12.23

UK-based Israeli philanthropist says she is building bridges through art

Israeli philanthropist Batia Ofer is using the art community to make the world a better place; 'Tzedakah and tikkun olam values are central to my philosophy on life and work,' she says.

Emily Schrader | 07.12.23

Ukrainian military chaplains learn about Judaism

In an initiative led by the Ukraine Chief Rabbi, chaplains learn about the challenges of Jewish soldiers and discuss what can be done to assist them in their service, especially in times of war

Edward Doks | 07.11.23

A third Jewish exile is upon us

Opinion: Present-day Jews share a collective disdain for centralized governance, power structures, and political subjugation; However, what distinguishes this period is that they find themselves in a state of exile within their own country

Dr. Doron Matza | 07.11.23

Nearly half of Israel's Jews self-describe as traditional

Jewish People Policy Institute study finds that traditional Jews identify with political parties in the center and to not overall support the ruling Likud or right-wing parties

Itamar Eichner | 07.10.23

Reform, Conservative congregations in U.S. say rabbis in short supply

Enrollment in seminaries in a decade-long downward trend adding to burnout and financial incentives outside the Jewish word cited as the cause; cantors after a rigorous 5-year study program, step in as spiritual leaders of their flock

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.09.23

החייל ליאוניד קרסנוב שנפל בשדה הקרב באוקראינה

Ukrainian Jewish soldier who cited for bravery by Zelensky, died on battlefield

Leonid Krasnov who dreamed of immigrating to Israel was killed on the front lines; had lived in Dnipro and was one of many Jewish Ukrainian fatalities since the Russian invasion

Itamar Eichner | 07.04.23

Armenians hope to improve Israel ties, citing similar history

Despite Israel arming Azerbaijan in its military aggression against Armenia, officials hope to mend and deepen relations between the two countries

Emily Schrader | 06.30.23

Jewish voters favor Biden over Trump for 2024, survey shows

Jewish Electoral Institute survey finds the president enjoys the support of 72% of Jews compared with 22% supporting Trump while latest polling gives Biden only a 4% lead among U.S. registered voters; Netanyahu also scores poorly in survey

Ron Kampeas/JTA | 06.26.23

Rosenberg sons seek to make amends 70 years after parents executed

Decades after Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in the electric chair for spying for the Soviets, their sons are not escaping their parents' actions but rather looking for reconciliation through charity

Joel Rappel | 06.26.23

Ukraine Rabbi helps prisoners connect with their faith

For Igor Plotkin being Jewish only meant being beat up by antisemites, until his life of crime landed him in jail where he encounters a rabbi that brings new meaning, spiritual guidance and support

Ynet | 06.22.23

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